I teach yoga around the corner and love to head over straight after, to wait in the very fast cue, and to be served, rather abruptly, the most amazing salt beef, pickle and mustard bagel. So much meat you have to eat chunks of it separately. Always check the bottom of your bagel bag for bits of pickle or beef that have dropped off. I recommend getting three. One for straight away. One for when you realise how amazing that one was, and one for breakfast. They microwave fairly well says the American. They are less than 7£. read more

It ain't Katz's, but when you re drunk in London and can't find your way home, it's an oasis. Lively crowd. Great pastrami. Go. Eat.

Friday 1st March, 2024 Shop door padlocked with heavy chain preventing access with a Court order pinned to the door saying DO NOT ENTER, writ of Summons awaiting payment to Court. In my opinion Beigel Bake bakes the Best Bagel in London. They are far superior to any Bagel produced in the west London quarter that I live and shop at, which is in the east of it. Cockney land, if you prefer to call the east end of London. (that's within earshot of Bow Bells. The official designation for a Cockney). A barely adequate substitute can be purchased in Mill Hill but for a REAL BEIGEL you need to go to Shoreditch and Beigel Bake. Anyone know if they are EVER going to re-open? read more

This is a great place to go if you want to get berated for not ordering a bagel with the exact words they want you to use or if you just want a very mediocre bagel. read more

I'm seeing so much comparison to NY bagels, but take it from a Native New Yorker: go for the salt beef bagel in London. What people are describing from NY is either corned beef or pastrami on a sandwich--because we don't even put those in our bagels! There's a huge difference in eating corned beef in a bagel and in between loaves of bread. The American version comes in smoked or boiled and are normally thinly sliced, while the British version is rather thicker. Beigel Bake feels like a long-standing mom-and-pop establishment popular with locals and tourists. I got a Salt Beef Beigel (£4.30) with pickle (or a gherkin) for an extra £0.20 and mustard, and it was fantastic! The salt beef was tender and although it's practically flavorless without the salt and mustard, I enjoyed it a lot. I do love my NY bagels and admit that the bagel isn't crunchy like I'm used to, but please stop comparing them to NY bagels; this isn't NYC or NYC style--it's British style, and that's what gives it the whole package. This place is so good for a cheap bite that'll leave you full for awhile and definitely one of the more authentic food spots in London that's a must-visit! The hustle and bustle of this place made the line move really fast--didn't see the line slow down the entire time I was there! read more

Beigel Bake - Hot Salt Beef Bagel with Mustard - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

If you're looking for a meal on the cheap while in Shoreditch, then Beigel Bake will hit the spot. Now, the lines get crazy at all times of the day, but can get even more chaotic during the lunch rush. That's okay - they move super fast, but just know what you want, cause the surly shopkeepers don't have time for indecisiveness! Because we were overwhelmed, we actually went through the line three different times, but never waited more than 5-10 mins each time when it snaked out the door. For food, we got the chicken beigel, salami, sausage roll and the salted beef beigel. The salted beef is what everyone comes from and will set you back about £4.50-£5.00 depending on whether you want it on a bagel or a sandwich, everything else is about £2 and under - a good value for sure! Everything was good and the salted beef was our favorite out of all the things we tried. The combo of pickle, mustard, and salty beef made it hearty and memorable. It's cash only and there is standing room only to eat at the counters. Looked like a majority of the locals took their food to go with them or to eat in the nearby park. read more

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Super disappointed here! It was our first London stop and based on the reviews, we thought it would been better. The bagels were hard and the beef and salmon was meh. The worst part......... I bit into the salmon and felt a plastic wrap. I immediately pulled out the wrap from my mouth. When I showed the wrap to the lady at the front, she had a disbelief face like I was lying. My cousin, who had the other half, opened his bagel, and his salmon still had the wrap on. The lady offered us a free one, but we respectfully rejected. Honestly, I can't see why this place is that highly rated as it's flavorless and bad. I wouldn't recommend this place even if it's a "one time for the one time". read more

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Food: Salted Beef Beigel The salted beef beigel here was perfectly constructed with salted beef and optional toppings of pickles and mustard! I got the beigel with all the toppings and thought the combination of ingredients made a great combo. It was so good, I wish I got two!! My friend got the beigel with just the salted beef and still thought it was a great buy, so definitely give it a try either way. There was a bit of a queue when we arrived but it moves pretty quickly so don't be afraid of waiting a bit if there's a line when you arrive. read more

Beigel Bake - Salted Beef Beigel - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

Beigel Bake was good, but I didn't feel that it lived up to the hype. When we arrived, the line was out the door, but it moved pretty quickly, so don't let that deter you. The employees were quite rude though, which is maybe why the line moved so quickly. Be ready with your order when they get to you! And have cash... They don't take credit cards. I ordered the Salt Beef Beigel, which I've heard they are famous for. The beef was good, but a little too salty... And I LOVE salt. The bagel was good also, but just tasted like a standard bagel. Overall, it was a good, filling lunch for a great price. read more

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Friendly staff and wonderful bagels. They are open 24hours! On Sundays , you can also check out the nearby markets in Spitalfields. read more

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SALT.BEEF.BEIGEL at any of time of the day because they are open 24/7. We came here after a night of heavy drinking, but I would still give this 5/5 if I came here sober. Imagine Katz on a bagel. GENIUS! The meat is not AS tender or thin (it's not even pastrami, but just go with me here), but still equally delicious and it goes GREAT with a bagel. I think I actually prefer it with a bagel?? *ahem Katz I held the pickles because I'm not a fan, but definitely get the SPICY mustard! BIG SURPRISE/KICK when you bite in. We initially just got one to share between the two of us, but after the first bite, I couldn't stop! so my bf ended getting a second one... of which I ate half of.... OOPS read more

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I'd say the salt beef beigel is worth four stars all on its own. I'm still thinking about it as I type. That said, the pork roll was just OK. But maybe my mouth was just used to the wonderful salt beef so much so that it rejected all other dishes as inferior. Just saying... read more

never use the online service, when they get the order wrong, there is absolutely no customer service, or even anyone that cares enough to help. THEY STOLE money from my bank account and i cannot get anyone to approve repayment. save yourself the hassel and don't even bother! read more

I love this so much especially the ham. This one bagel and you would feel full. This is a to go list in east end. Very recommended and would love to try its other food next time. Bring your friend to this 24 hour place for very amazing bagel. Cheers read more

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This place is definitely bang for your buck! If you are looking for cheap eats in London or a quick bite or snack, this is a must. We got the Salt Beef Bagel and the sausage pastry, along with coffee and tea. The Salt Beef Bagel was yummyyy. Tender Beef, Hot mustard, briny pickles all on a nice bagel! We only got to come here once but we would definitely come back to try their cream cheese bagels. The sausage pastry was also good, for about a dollar you can't complain. This place is old school, no frills. You order, you see them cut the beef, make your coffee and tea, and you are good to go. There is a standing counter along the wall to eat. read more

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Better than advertised. They are cranking out goodness here. A must stop. All sorts of other pastries offered as well.

Coming here is a mission because it is far from the center of London. You really have to make your way out of here to get to this place. After a metro ride and a short walk I finally made it here. Their specialty here is the pastrami bagel and it was delicious and the pastrami serving was generous. The sandwich was a tad salty, but worth it. Service was okay, they were on the rude side I'd say. read more

The salt beigel here is famous for a reason. The sweetness of the gherkin helps cut through the salt of the beef, and the spice of the mustard keeps the sweetness from becoming overwhelming, while the dense bagel keeps the strength of the flavors in check. This is a perfect breakfast or any time snack. This little cash only establishment moves quick, so don't be scared off by a line. Despite the efficiency, both the bakers and the clerks are extremely patient, well spoken, and calm. I usually find the rapid deli line type places quite stressful, but beigel bake manages to retain a charming, welcome atmosphere despite its growth. I strongly recommend beigel bake to anyone visiting London -- it's worth the trip to the East End even if that's not where you're based. read more

Delicious! We had the salted beef on a seeded bagel with pickles...yummy! On our next return to London we will return.

Absolute worse place to get food in London! The food is bad already but this is a WHOLE NEW LEVEL. They do NOT care about their customers! Ordered a vegetarian pizza and got a meat lovers, bugged for a refund and DID NOT receive it. ZERO respect. read more

Salted meat filling was to die for but the bagel itself was kind of tough. Maybe I'm just spoiled because I'm a new yorker?? read more

Beigel Bake - Salted meat beigel - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

Not bad, not bad! I'm from the New York area, so I'm spoiled with exceptional bagels. It is hard to come by good bagels whenever I travel, but these are better than most. I didn't see many bagels in London, so these may possibly be the best in the city! I ordered a plain with cream cheese and... "sausage?" The "sausage" was quite pink, which was not the color I was expecting it to be... The shop setup reminded me of home with the counter on the side and the seats /boxes in the back. There was an array of spreads and other toppings in the big glass display. The menu was full of options for many breakfast items. Also, I picked up a small challah from the window display. That was great challah! Although, I'm not sure where it is baked. read more

Had food poisoning from the salmon. If I could give zero stars I would. I had not eaten anything else that day so it was certainly not something else. Disgraceful establishment and very unhygienic read more

After so many recommendations, I had to try this place out for its famous salt beef Beigel (4.5 pounds) The bagel itself is mediocre and a bit chewy The beef is very soft and tender! It's so juicy and a bit salty, hence the name. The mustard was very spicy and had a nice kick that complemented the sandwich as well as the pickle, which added a nice freshness to the overall palate. Overall, 3.5-4/5 read more

My buddy back home kept raving about this place. Says whatever I do I need to try Biegel Bake. He also said beware of the one next door. That's the fake one. Got it. So we took the subway and bus here. Quite the trek for this. If it sucked, he would've heard an ear full from me. The area feels more urban with the street art and surrounding bars. It's not the nicest looking place. Once arriving we walk inside to what looks like a mom and pop donut shop back home. You can see them prepping the bagels. The star here is the salted beef bagel. It's really corned beef inside a bagel with hot mustard and pickles. You can squeeze in lemon juice on the side too. First bite was wow this is pretty good. Then each bite after was like damn.. I can eat another one. It's really good. The salted beef hit well with the mustard and chewy bagel. Which was lightly toasted. And the pickle to break things down a bit more. Nice recommendation from my friend Paul. Recommendation: salted beef bagel read more

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Must. Best sandwich ever! And good on the budget. Fun neighbor. If you go, get 2PP, now and later. Your welcome.

The salt beef bagel sandwich with mustard and pickle is pretty epic. The bagel is softer and fluffier than a New York bagel, but that's what makes it so perfect in sandwich form. The salt beef is cut against the grain in thick, hefty slices that are tender and give way to each bite. The bagel has a subtle sweet and toasty malty flavor that adds another layer of dimension to this sandwich. The smear of mustard was just subtle enough to add a bit of tang and spice, and the pickles were a refreshing touch as well. Cash only. read more

Now you would think a much-anticipated visit to London by this self-professed San Francisco foodie would warrant a special trip to a fancy restaurant run by the likes of Gordon Ramsey or Heston Blumenthal. But no, Jamie W. and I are basically cheapskates and made this our very first dining stop. That's because I noticed that the London Yelp community manager rated this as the must-eat stop (photo: http://bit.ly/Olscev). Londoners must feel the same way about this hurly-burly spot like New Yorkers do about the Halal Guys cart at 53rd and 6th. I can see why. First of all, it's open 24/7. I could well imagine a midnight pub crawl that would end up here. Because we didn't know any better, we came in the midst of Sunday UpMarket when Brick Lane is wall-to-wall. Beigel Bake turns into a virtual assembly line, and you better know what to order lest you get a tongue lashing from the somewhat curt staff (photo: http://bit.ly/QQCBB9). Luckily I knew to order the £ 3.70 Hot Salt Beef Beigel which was quite a meaty concoction. I went full gonzo and ordered it with "salad" and mayonnaise for 30 pence extra (photo: http://bit.ly/1lBf8hA). Salad, in this case, meant two slices of tomato and a slice of cucumber. Might as well get dessert while I'm at it, right? So I spontaneously ordered an Apple Strudel for just 60 pence (photo: http://bit.ly/1lBfbKj). Now finding a spot to eat these delectables turned out to be the much bigger challenge, and after about ten minutes of milling through the swarming crowds, we were able to land on an empty bench. The bagel, which they indeed spell "beigel", is perfectly tender with just enough chew to satisfy (photo: http://bit.ly/1gy60os). The stuffing was quite tasty with slabs of pink, juicy meat with just enough gristle to make me feel guiltier than usual. I could have easily had another and another. The apple strudel was not as impressive. Sure, it was good and fresh but genuinely pales next to its more savory creations from my perspective. Oh yes, I can see why Limey Yelpers flock here. FOOD - 4 stars...pleasure awaits with the savory beef in fresh bagels AMBIANCE - 3 stars...it's a blur to me now SERVICE - 2.5 stars...know what you want or prepare to be bypassed TOTAL - 4 stars...forget Gordon Ramsey, this is where Londoners go for the big bite read more

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This might have been my favorite bite in London so far. It's incredible that this spot is open 24 hours and it means that you can come here to satisfy your drunk food cravings after a night out at the nearby bars. Come here for the salt beef bagel. The bagel itself wasn't anything special, but it was soft and chewy and served its purpose as a vehicle for the salted beef. The salted beef was perfect, super tender and salted but not too salty, and not too fatty / rich either. I could eat a lot of that beef. The pickle was then the final ingredient to bring it all together. Not a mustard fan so could have done without that (they will ask you if you want the mustard or pickle when ordering). Don't be intimidated if the line looks long, they're super efficient and the line moves fast. read more

The bagel with the beef is special. As someone who has lived in NYC for years and years, everything else is bodega-level. I don't understand why they have crazy lines out the door. read more

The Salt Beef Bagel at this fine establishment hit my late night craving. This bagel was a game changer and was very delicious and of high quality and flavor. The taste was very satisfying and left me totally fulfilled and with a smile on my face and a full tummy. I was happy to of found this place and will definitely be back any chance I get. read more

Beigel Bake is everything it's hyped up to be. The salt beef bagel with hot mustard is simple yet delicious. My only regret is not getting more than one. The store was clean and well lit, staff friendly. The store was pretty easy to find, exiting the Aldgate Underground, I read another review saying the area was a ghetto; this store is not in the ghetto, but its also not the West End. Its a hip area with some cool street art, nice fashion boutiques and many eateries. read more

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Very popular, cash only, fast paced type of joint. Know what you want before coming up to the cashier, so definitely scan the menu as you are waiting in line. The workers are efficient and may appear impatient, but they need to move through the line fast so you aren't waiting for a long time. I recommend the salted beef bagel, which is a popular food item in London. It is very warm and satisfying with thick cuts of the salted beef. Also, it is priced very well for how delicious it is. On my last day in London, however, I got a salted beef bagel at a local bagel shop which I thought was better than Biegel Bake. I think Biegel Bake's bagel is a bit too dense for me. Although this place is open 24/7, the off-hours in this area makes me uber cautious. Definitely a place to try and check off your list in London. read more

Their bagels are chewy and delicious. Not for everyone if you don't like this kind of texture. What drew me here was the salted beef bagel. Sorry no photo ate it all haha. The beef is MELT in yo mouth. Get the works. It includes mustard and pickles. I had to get the lox bagel since I'm a huge sucker for smoked salmon and cream cheese. I liked that they only spread one side and it wasn't super slathered like they do in the states (I usually have to ask for light cream cheese at home). This is a great place to start of your being touristy around brick lane. They're cash only FYI. There are a few ATMs nearby. read more

Beigel Bake - Ugh so good. Lox and cream cheese. - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

The salt beef bagel (beigel?) is to die for. I wasn't sure about the hype, but now I'm a believer! The mustard gives it a kick too. But the bed is the main event... so soft and flavorful! I also like that they keep things moving fast at the cash register. No time to waste! read more

Beigel Bake - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

The Salt Beef Beigel is one of my all time favorite sandwiches. The meat and bagels are cooked to perfection. I get mine with mustard and gherkins/pickles. The line can get long but the service is always fast and friendly. read more

Salted beef is a must try. Fast (at least when we went) delicious, and inexpensive. Everything about it was so good.

I ate a salt beef beigel 3 out of the 5 days I stayed in Shoreditch... yes, it was that good. I read that the lines can get pretty long, but I visited between 12am-3am, and there wasn't much of a wait. The most popular item on the menu is the salt beef beigal, and it's for a good reason. They stuff a soft plain beigel with loads of tender and juicy salt beef and top it off with mustard and pickle (upon request). I'm from New York, so I've had my fair share of delicious bagels. I cannot get over how tender the beef is. Although, on my third visit, I received the last few slices of the roast and it was on the drier side - still delicious but not nearly as delectable as my first two. I also tried the smoked salmon, chicken, and cheesecake slice. They were okay but did not stand out like the beef beigal. In short - you should absolutely order the salt beef beigal. read more

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Delicious. Such a soft yet chewy bagel. As fresh as you can get it! Must eat when close by!

Best to get your English proper before stepping in the east end part of London. I got schooled by a fellow patron, a sweet old lady, when she overheard me say bagel. So apparently this part of town pronounces it as beigel (by-gel). Git'r rioght! Wife and I got two SALT BEEF BEIGELS filled with two slices of gherkins (pickles) and a spread of spicy mustard. I first bit into the salted beef and like Black Rob I said "WHOA"! Step back cuz I need another bite of that salt beef. With just a few more bites I was like dayuuumm...that spicy mustard straight snapped my neck back with a kick in the head. The beigel itself was soft and chewy inside while soft and crispy on the outside. SO GOOD!!! Absolutely the best Beigel I've had and yes I've been to Canada and New York. read more

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